A Special Message from President Pines

Dear Graduates,

Congratulations! The conferral of your degree is a milestone achievement that brings great pride to your family, friends and the University of Maryland.

We celebrate this occasion with incredible excitement and enthusiasm. During your time in College Park, your classes have demonstrated great perseverance along with intellectual and personal accomplishments that have made positive contributions in our community and beyond.

The faculty, staff and administration of the university are confident that you are prepared to move fearlessly forward and continue a path of excellence. Now is the time to make your mark in addressing the grand challenges of our time, from literacy and civic engagement to artificial intelligence.

Along the way, take heart in your new family of Terp alums, more than 422,000 strong. We are all connected by our love for this university and our dedication to using our knowledge and experiences to better serve the public good.

My very best wishes to you, your family and friends.

Sincerely,